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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.32, 875.02 and 431.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.32, 875.02 and 431.12 is: 646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.32 : 875.02 = 431.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.32/875.02 = 431.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.32x = 875.02 × 431.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.32x = 377,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,238.62/583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.71

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